Register of Wills’ candidate Tim May places one of his campaign signs in front of Urbana’s The Cracked Claw in hopes of drumming up support for his run against incumbent Virginia “Ginny” Fifer. May is the son-in-law of owner John “Pappy” Poole.
May believes his unique experience will give him an edge with voters when they head to the polls to cast their votes in the Primary Election on Tuesday, September 14. His resume includes a job with the Frederick City Police Department, a senior investigator position for the Office of the Fire Marshall for the state of Maryland, and currently the role of pastor at Pleasant View Church of The Brethren in Burkittsville.
“My contribution to residents is to continue to service the people of Frederick County,” May, a Republican, said.
His name along with one other — Republican incumbent Virginia “Ginny” Fifer — is the only name on this year’s ballot in the Register of Wills’ race.
May said he first thought of entering the race when he believed Fifer would not seek reelection. Now he believes his fresh ideas and exuberance will serve constituents best.
“I’m running because I know that changes need to be made for the public,” he said. “[Fifer] had 20 years to make changes. I think I now can make a difference.”
May met his wife, Terri, years ago at Urbana’s The Cracked Claw when he was heading up a security force there. Terri, the daughter of owner John “Pappy” Poole, was working at the restaurant. May still frequents The Cracked Claw, often attending political campaign stops for other candidates and to get the word out to residents about why he is running for office.
“It is definitely a mainstay in Urbana,” May said of the restaurant.
With no Democrats entering the race, the winner of the May/Fifer contest will run unopposed in November.
May had served on the orphans’ court since 1994 and as its chief judge since 1998.